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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
October 2, 2000
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-3157 13-0872805
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(State of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File) Identification Number)
Two Manhattanville Road, Purchase, NY 10577
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(Address of Principal executive offices)
914-397-1500
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(Telephone No.)
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
ITEM 1. CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
N/A
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
ITEM 3. BANKRUPTCY OR RECEIVERSHIP
N/A
ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
N/A
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
International Paper has reached a definitive agreement to sell its
Masonite businesses to Premdor Inc. of Toronto, Canada for
approximately $523 million, subject to certain adjustments at
closing. The transaction is subject to normal closing conditions
including U.S. regulatory approval.
International Paper also announced that it expects to realize
approximately $640 million from the sale of its 68% interest in Bush
Boake Allen, which it acquired in connection with the merger with
Union Camp Corporation last year.
International Paper has announced efforts to divest its Fine Papers,
Flexible Packaging, Decorative Products, Chemical Cellulose and
Petroleum & Minerals businesses as well as the Company's interest in
Zanders Feinpapiere AG of Germany. The Company also intends to sell
the Champion Premium Papers Business and nearly 300,000 acres of
Champion-owned timberland in the State of Washington.
ITEM 6. RESIGNATIONS OF REGISTRANT'S DIRECTORS
N/A
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements:
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N/A
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information:
N/A
(c) Exhibits
(99.1) Press release issued by International Paper dated
October 2, 2000, announcing its plans to sell its Masonite
businesses and describing its plans to sell other assets and to
divest businesses in accordance with its long-term strategy.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN FISCAL YEAR
N/A
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
(Registrant)
Date: October 4, 2000 /s/ CAROL M. SAMALIN
Purchase, NY --------------------------------------
Carol M. Samalin
Assistant Secretary
